A journeyman blacksmith, though an artificer, seldom earns so much in twelve hours, as a collier, who is only a labourer, does in eight. 亚当·斯密.国富论.
A journeyman weaver earns less than a journeyman smith. 亚当·斯密.国富论.
If every man on the line as has a guinea give him, earns it half as well, you won't catch t'other chay this side Mich'lmas, old short-and- fat. 查尔斯·狄更斯.匹克威克外传.
Thus in most places, take the year round, a journeyman tailor earns less than a journeyman weaver. 亚当·斯密.国富论.
Because he hates to be idle; though what he earns doesn't add much to our exchequer. 托马斯·哈代.还乡.
Live like a gentleman--board and lodging, pipes and spirits free--half of all you earn, and half of all the young woman earns,' replied Mr. Fagin. 查尔斯·狄更斯.雾都孤儿.